1906 Rolls-Royce 20 HP

VIN: 40520

$755,746

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 7, 2009

  • Lot

    541

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    40520

  • Body style

    Runabout

  • Interior Color

    None

  • Exterior Color

    Blue

Vehicle details

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Equipment

RHD. One of just three known Rolls Royce survivors from 1906, one of two known Light 20s and a rare pre Silver Ghost Rolls Royce. Competently restored by Thomas Love with a makeshift body for testing after being stored for 24 years following an accident. The original they removed the elevator story. Found by Stanley Sears and acquired by Thomas Love at the Sears disposition sale in 1983, largely complete but disassembled. Well known and ideal for restoration with a replica of its original Barker Roi des Belge sic coachwork.

Market commentary

This will be the centerpiece of any Edwardian car and Rolls Royce event where it appears, a legend, extremely rare and an important piece of history. Three quarters of a million dollars It is what it is and this is what it took to own it which is all anyone really needs to know.

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